Empowering Manufacturers: GENEDGE's Latest Programs, Events, and Resources
Introducing the Virginia SMART Manufacturing Accelerator (VSMA) Program
GENEDGE is proud to announce the launch of the Virginia Smart Manufacturing Accelerator (VSMA), a new initiative supported by a $2.6 million award from the DOE Manufacturing & Energy Supply Chains Office. This program aims to enhance the capabilities of Small and Mid-sized Manufacturers (SMMs) in Virginia by equipping them with the necessary knowledge and tools to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies
Working with partners like the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing, Old Dominion University, Virginia Tech, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Virginia State University, VSMA will offer training, workforce development, technical assistance, and implementation roadmaps for Smart Manufacturing.
Join us in celebrating Manufacturing Day 2024!
GENEDGE is celebrating Manufacturing Day at the Hopewell Downtown Partnership's first annual Made in Hopewell tradeshow! This event features an engaging line up of panels, presentations and demonstrations, showcasing the diverse offerings of Virginia’s manufacturing sector.
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Explore Upcoming Courses and Events
??Re-VAMMP Workshops: Join us for workshops on October 8 and 10 to build a common understanding of the benefits and requirements of Metal Additive Manufacturing (MAM).
??Industry 4.0 Past, Present, Future: Train the Trainer Workshop: Virginia Tech’s GO Virginia Project is hosting a free to attend Industry 4.0 focused Train the Trainer workshop at the Botetourt Center at Greenfield on October 16-18.
??Mission Tomorrow: Richmond's interactive career exploration event for 8th graders will take place from October 22 to 24. 12,000 students from seven localities will engage in activities with over 100 local businesses and explore career paths.
Meet our New Small Business Services Manager!
Michelle Rogers is the Small Business Services Manager at GENEDGE, assisting Virginia manufacturers with 20 or less employees to innovate, compete and grow. With the goal of providing ongoing client support and relationship management, she manages membership in the GENEDGE Alliance and coordinates services via GENEDGE’ s Emerging Business Leaders Program.
Discover the Future of Manufacturing with Re-VAMMP
Join us for Season 2, Episode 2 of the Manufacturing NOW in Virginia Podcast, where our special guest Anthony “Tony” Cerilli, GENEDGE Vice President of Programs & House Accounts, discusses the Reconfigure Virginia’s Manufacturers for Modernization Program (Re-VAMMP). Learn how this program helps small and medium manufacturers outfit operations with additive manufacturing (AM) technologies to help with modernization in the Defense manufacturing supply-chain.
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